Who Are Parents?

We believe that lots of people "parent" our kids, even if they're not their parents. This episode talks through some of the considerations with these scenarios and what to think about if you're "parenting" a child.It's important to remember that a child's family of origin always has more influence over that child than anyone else, including relatives, peers, or teachers.We make a distinction between LOGISTICS, like eating, screen time, etc. and FELT SAFETY like sleeping, bedtime, etc. E...

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Parenting is one of the hardest jobs we'll ever have. Dr. Leah Featherstone, clinical psychologist, and her sister, Beka Dean both grew up in a very traditional, conservative family, with a parenting style to match. Through her education and experience, Leah has moved away from that approach and now uses principles of attachment, relational neurobiology, and positive parenting to raise her own kids. The sisters talk through this new approach, with the goal of promoting cooperation and enhancing relationships between adults and the children they help to nurture, support, and raise.